Which Sedan is Best?
The 2016 Mazda3 4-Door I Sport AT is a popular model among the fuel conscious and for good reason. While the competition, like the 2016 Nissan Sentra S CVT, is efficient as well, it can barely hold a flame to everything else the Mazda 3 4-Door I Sport AT has to offer. While the competition can be fierce, Mazda always comes out on top.
2016Â Mazda3 i Sport |
2016Â Nissan Sentra S |
| COMPARABLY EQUIPPED PRICE
When it comes to price, the Nissan Sentra S CVT edges out the Mazda3 4-Door I Sport AT, available at $18,665 and $19,730 respectively. When it comes down to it, the Mazda3 gives you more bang for your buck. |
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| $19,730 | $18,665 |
| FUEL ECONOMY
Fuel economy is the name of the game in this segment and that’s where the Mazda3 comes in strong, posting an EPA-estimated 30 city/41 hwy mpg. The Sentra S CVT falls short with 29 city/38 hwy mpg. |
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| 41 MPG hwy, 30 MPG city | 38 MPG hwy, 29 MPG city |
| 34 MPG combined | 32 MPG combined |
| ENGINE
The Mazda3 4-Door I Sport AT takes a clear victory when it comes to power. Its 2-liter four cylinder engine offers 155 hp and 150 lb-ft of torque compared to the Sentra’s 1.8-liter four cylinder engine’s 130 hp and 128 lb-ft of torque. |
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| 2.0L I4 | 1.8L I4 |
| 155 horsepower @ 6000 RPM | 130 horsepower @ 6000 RPM |
| Â 150 lb-ft. torque @ 4000 RPM | 128 lb-ft. torque @ 3600 RPM |
| 6 Transmission Speeds | Variable Transmission Speeds |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| 38.6″ Front Headroom | 39.4″ Front Headroom |
| 37.6″Â Rear Headroom | Â 36.7″ Rear Headroom |
| 42.2″Â Front Legroom | 42.5″ Front Legroom |
| 35.8″Â Rear Legroom | Â 37.4″ Rear Legroom |
| WARRANTY | |
| 36 / 36,000 Basic Warranty | 36 / 36,000 Basic Warranty |
| 60 / 60,000 Powertrain Warranty | 60 / 60,000 Powertrain Warranty |
| 60 / Unlimited Anti-Corrosion | 60 / Unlimited Anti-Corrosion |
| FEATURES
Safety is another category the Mazda3 drives off with. Options with a standard rearview camera and available blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. In comparison, the Sentra doesn’t offer any of those safety features. |
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| Backup Camera | – |
| Optional Blind Spot Monitoring | – |
| Optional Rear Cross Traffic Alert | – |
| Optional Rear Spoiler | – |
| Daytime Running Lights | – |
| Optional Heated/Signaling Exterior Mirror | – |
| Optional Rain Sensing Wipers | – |
| Optional Navigation System | – |
| Â Optional Telematic Systems | – |
| Bluetooth Technology | Bluetooth Technology |
| Voice Activated Controls | Voice Activated Controls |